Interview Tips

Introduce yourself to the receptionist and let them know you are... “here for a job interview with Mrs. Smith,” then take a seat and wait quietly.

Do not text or play on your cell phone, keep it out of sight.

Make sure your phone is on silent mode. Vibrate is not good enough. Sometimes a phone will be turned on by accident and buzz while it turns on. Put it on silent or just leave it in the car.

When you are approached by the interviewer, stand to greet the interviewer with your winning smile, make eye contact and shake hands.

The Handshake

Aim, connect shake, and make eye contact.

Grip should be firm, not limp.

Shake hands, not fingers (like a princess). Professional women will not be offended.

This is not the time for high fives, fist bump, etc.

Shake firm, but don’t break bones!

Stop before you hear a crunch!

The Interview

Speak loud and clear.

Keep answers brief and straight to the point.

Speak proper English.

Practice talking without saying “like” or “umm”.

Tie all of your answers back to the job for which you are interviewing. This works wonders!

Tell a story

A story is like giving the evidence or proof to your statements. You may say you are a “leader,” but can you give a real life example? Stories are remembered. When your stories are remembered, you are remembered, and they will remember who to call for the job.